Toy Safety & Compliance
1. Our Commitment to Safety
At Fidget Street, the safety of our customers is our top priority. We take toy safety seriously and are committed to providing products that are safe, well-made, and enjoyable to use. Every product we sell is carefully considered with safety in mind, and we meet UK toy safety compliance standards.
2. UK Toy Safety Regulations
Toys sold in the United Kingdom must comply with the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011, which implement the EU Toy Safety Directive. These regulations set out essential safety requirements covering:
- Physical and mechanical properties — ensuring toys withstand normal use without breaking into dangerous parts
- Chemical safety — limiting harmful substances in toy materials
- Electrical safety — for any battery-powered or electronic toys
- Labelling and warnings — providing clear age guidance and hazard warnings
The relevant harmonised standards include the EN 71 series, which cover safety of toys across multiple parts including mechanical and physical properties (EN 71-1), flammability (EN 71-2), and migration of certain elements (EN 71-3).
3. Our Materials
Our 3D-printed fidget toys are made from PLA (Polylactic Acid) filament. This material is:
- Non-toxic — PLA is derived from renewable resources such as corn starch and is widely recognised as safe for general use
- Free from harmful substances — our filaments do not contain BPA, phthalates, or heavy metals
We hold supplier safety data sheets (SDS) on file for all filament materials we use, and we only source from established suppliers who provide material safety documentation.
4. Age Guidance
Important Age Warning
Our fidget toys are not suitable for children under 36 months (3 years) due to small parts which may present a choking hazard.
For children aged 3 and above:
- Adult supervision is recommended, particularly for younger children
- Regularly inspect toys for signs of wear or damage and discard if any parts become loose
- Our products are designed for fidgeting and stress relief — they are not intended to be chewed or placed in the mouth
5. Our Certification
Our products carry UKCA (UK Conformity Assessed) marking and meet the required safety standards. Here is what we have in place:
- Material safety verification — we have sourced safety data sheets from our filament suppliers confirming material composition and safety
- Design for safety — our products are designed to minimise small detachable parts and sharp edges
- Mechanical testing — our products have undergone formal EN 71-1 mechanical and physical testing
- Declaration of Conformity — we have issued a UK Declaration of Conformity and applied UKCA marking to our products
If you have any questions about our compliance, please don't hesitate to get in touch.
6. Product Warnings
Safety Warnings
- Choking hazard — small parts. Not suitable for children under 36 months.
- Do not place fidget toys in the mouth or chew on them.
- Inspect toys regularly for damage. Discard any toy that is broken or has loose parts.
- Keep packaging materials away from young children.
- These products are intended for fidgeting and tactile stimulation only — use as directed.
7. Reporting a Safety Concern
If you have any concerns about the safety of a product purchased from Fidget Street, please contact us immediately. We take all safety reports seriously and will investigate promptly.
Email: [email protected]
Subject: Safety Concern
Please include a description of the issue, the product name, and your order number if applicable. We aim to respond to all safety concerns within 24 hours.